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" Medici Bitch " is the series premiere of the Starz historical drama , which first aired on September 11, 2022. The episode introduces Catherine de’ Medici as the longest-ruling monarch in French history and sets a bold, darkly comedic tone for her rise to power. Episode Summary

For more details or to watch the premiere, you can find it on platforms like Philo or check out critical reviews on Vulture . The Serpent Queen (2022) – Recap Episodes 1 & 2 [S1E1] Medici Bitch

The episode concludes with Catherine discovering that her new husband is actually in love with Diane de Poitiers, a woman much older than her. " Medici Bitch " is the series premiere

The episode title reflects the derogatory name Catherine was called early in her life—one she eventually "earned" on her own terms to survive the court. The Serpent Queen (2022) – Recap Episodes 1

Catherine’s uncle, Pope Clement (Charles Dance), negotiates her marriage to Prince Henri of France to secure a geopolitical alliance and a massive dowry.